Keep the Kangal Dog and Anatolian Shepherd Seperate
The Australian National Kennel Council wants to register all Kangal Dogs as Anatolian Shepherds.The Kangal Dog is a National Treasure of Turkey. It is a wonderful and unique breed and to state that it... continue reading »
"There is no way these two breeds are the same. All you have to do is look at the differences found in Anatolian Shepherds."
"Here in Turkey, the homeland of the breed, the Kangal Dog is definitely recognised as a specific breed and is , in fact, a national icon."
"Kangal is a unique breed."
"Promote the saviour of Turkey!"
"I thought the ANKC only recognised pure breeds not mutts. Stay true to the breed"
"Respect the Turkish national dog"
"Please consult the Turkish Kennel Club http://www.kif.org.tr. for advice. This move is a serious step backwards. I have data to support breed status for the Kangal. Please contact me."
"People have invested time, money and effort into developing the breed in Australia. What an affront to them to have all of that effectively wiped away. Please reconsider this horrendous decision."
"lets keep the name kangal dogs"
"Please consult the Turkish Kennel Club http://www.kif.org.tr. for advice. This move is a serious step backwards. I have data to support breed status for the Kangal. Please contact me."
"Kangal dog is Kangal dog, and we must save it as a real breed."
"The facts are clear t anyone knoelwedgebale in the kangal Dog breed-it is a distinct breed type as proven by genetic testing in Turkey by Turkish scientists. A visual comparison to the Akbash Dog also confirms this fact. The kangal Dog is in fact trhe Nat"